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Rice Owls vs Florida International Panthers Wrap - Florida International Wins 80-78
Tevin Brewer scored 25 points for Florida International on Saturday, leading them to a 80-78 victory over Rice at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
Bettors who backed Florida International were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +0.0 at sportsbooks.
Denver Jones had 20 points for Florida International and Isaiah Banks chipped in with 14 points. Petar Krivokapic had 2 assists for them, while Seth Pinkney was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Rice got 20 points from Travis Evee in a losing cause and another 16 points from Chris Mullins. Max Fiedler contributed 7 assists for them, while Max Fiedler had 8 rebounds.
Florida International was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Florida International had a 38-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Florida International looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Charlotte. Rice will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Louisiana Tech.